Mk1 Ford Focus RS (Collector example)

Not all fast Fords are created equal — and every now and then, one comes along that reminds you exactly why they matter. This is a 2003 Ford Focus RS Mk1 — and not just any example, but a collector-grade car in every sense. Finished as they all should be, this car presents exactly how a proper Mk1 RS ought to. It’s covered just 60,000 miles and comes with a full Ford main dealer service history, fully itemised, along with its complete book pack, RS floor mats, and original fobs. It’s been cared for properly from day one — and it shows. Now the important bit — provenance. This car has been owned by well-known figures within the RS Owners Club, including a well known Backroads forum member — someone who I would regard as “Mr. Ford”. A man who knows these cars inside out, and more importantly, knew exactly how to bring one up to the standard it deserves. And that’s exactly what you have here. Condition-wise, it’s simply superb. Paintwork is excellent, the wheels are like new, brakes are fresh, and underneath it’s had the right sort of attention with refreshed links and arms. It remains extremely original, aside from a subtle RS grille badge and spacers — nothing that takes away from what it is. And what it is… is special. We’ll say it straight — the Mk1 Focus RS is, alongside something like an RS500, one of the only modern Fords we’d confidently call a true future classic. Values are already separating, and finding unmolested, properly sorted examples like this is becoming increasingly difficult. There are plenty out there — but very few like this. Back when new, Autocar described the Focus RS as one of the most engaging front-wheel-drive cars ever built — raw, focused, and unapologetically driver-first. That hasn’t changed. If anything, it’s exactly why they’re now being recognised for what they are. This car ticks every box: Provenance. Condition. Originality. History. It’s not just a good one — it’s one of the very best. And the price reflects that. If you’re looking for a Focus RS, there are cheaper ones. If you’re looking for the right Focus RS — this is it.